Scientist II, Research & Development

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them.
Location / Division
West Hills, CA / Transplant Diagnostics
How will you make an impact?
Working within the Biochemistry group on new product feasibility, development, data analysis, internal and regulatory (i.e. FDA) verification & validation, technology transfer, training, troubleshooting, and improving the existing antibody detection related products, reagents, and processes.
What will you do?

• Collaborating with other scientists on assay and product development
• Identifying and testing the variables of an experiment using fundamentals of Design of Experiment (DOE)
• Writing test plans, performing testing, formatting data, and writing reports
• Setting up and working with the Luminex, flow cytometer, and other related instruments
• Optimizing newly developed protocols and procedures
• Troubleshooting problematic reagents and procedures
• Documenting and collaborating on newly developed protocols and procedures
• Analyzing data using internal software (Panda, HLA fusion), Microsoft Excel, macros and other related software
• Communicating data using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Updating inventory, maintaining equipment, and documentation

How will you get here?
Education

Bachelor’s degree in the Biology, Biochemistry or Immunology Sciences

Experience

2+ years of post-graduate or equivalent independent research/proven experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to perform pipetting, molarity calculations, dilution calculations, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must have a positive demeanor, good interpersonal skills, reliability, problem-solving skills, integrity and be organized!
• Ability to work independently, in a group setting, independently direct project completion, and with direct supervision.
• See the big picture and plan for the small details
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time in the lab or in front of a computer
• Interact expertly and collaboratively with members of other departments including the research staff, Quality Assurance (QA), Regulatory Affairs (RA), Quality Control (QC), manufacturing, shipping, ordering, Project Management Office (PMO), and all others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in organ transplantation, or related, industries

Our global team of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $72,600.00–$108,900.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards